CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt the resolution authorizing execution of a settlement agreement between Phyllis Egizio and the City of Naperville
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DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Kristen Foley, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
Phyllis Egizio filed a lawsuit against the City of Naperville, Saints Peter and Paul Church, and the Catholic Diocese of Joliet in 2015 for damages related to a 2014 trip and fall near the alley behind the church.
DISCUSSION:
The City defended the lawsuit for seven years and a trial is scheduled for May 10, 2021. The parties participated in mediation on May 5, 2021 to resolve the matter prior to trial. Egizio agreed to accept a settlement of $60,000 from the City in resolution of her claims. The resolution of this matter is being discussed in Closed Session on April 20, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will make a one-time payment of $60,000.